It is characteristic of the Slave Power not to stick at the means supposed needful in carrying forward its plans; but never, on any occasion, were its assumptions so barefaced and tyrannical as in the passage of the Nebraska Bill.
Sumner asserts that the Slave Power uses unscrupulous means to achieve its goals, particularly in the context of the Nebraska Bill.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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